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Uneven skin tone
My baby is 3 months old and her face is light while body is darker face is also having two tones cheeks are fair and forehead is dark
Is this because of coconut oil massage please let me know
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No problem at all. This is a pretty common occurance in infants
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Some of them allergic to skin.
.it may be coconut oil to....avoid then notice reapprence of white skin after a month a time
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Babies can have uneven skin tone , as such cannot be because of coconut oil .
Consider looking for any allergy to clothes / mittens / caps . Wash them with warm water before using .
If baby appears extremely pale / light, might have anaemia, pls consult paediatrician if so
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Seems allergic
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